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ESPN Panthers reporter David Newton believes Cam Newton will not sign an extension before the summer.

Reporter Newton believes quarterback Newton will let Russell Wilson set the market first. Entering the final year of his contract, Cam may be in no rush, but the Panthers would be smart to get something finished before the season begins. It is likely to the two sides work something out this summer. Mar 14 - 9:38 AM

The Charlotte Observer reports the Panthers have opened extension talks with Cam Newton.

The Panthers met with Newton's agent at the Combine, but there isn't any rush to get a deal done. Newton is expected to let Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck reset the market for quarterbacks before his next contract. Carolina has Newton signed through 2015 after exercising his fifth-year option. Feb 21 - 8:03 PM

Panthers GM Dave Gettleman said at the Combine that he recently met with Cam Newton, and he's "as healthy as he's been for a long time."

The list of injuries Cam dealt with in 2014 is almost too long to document, but his health should be of little or no concern for 2015. A top-five fantasy quarterback in each of his first three NFL seasons, Newton dipped to 17th last year, but did rank eighth in per-game scoring. He could be a value pick in 2015 fantasy drafts. Newton turns 26 years old this May. Feb 19 - 2:53 PM

The Panthers will exercise their fifth-year option on Newton, which will pay him $14.667 million in 2015. After that, they have the franchise tag available. But ideally, Gettleman wants to lock up his quarterback with a long-term deal that will obviously eclipse draft-class mates Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick. "[Newton] is a franchise quarterback and the contract will get done when it gets done," Gettleman said. Jan 22 - 10:38 AM

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The Charlotte Observer reports the Panthers have opened extension talks with Cam Newton.

The Panthers met with Newton's agent at the Combine, but there isn't any rush to get a deal done. Newton is expected to let Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck reset the market for quarterbacks before his next contract. Carolina has Newton signed through 2015 after exercising his fifth-year option.

Panthers GM Dave Gettleman said at the Combine that he recently met with Cam Newton, and he's "as healthy as he's been for a long time."

The list of injuries Cam dealt with in 2014 is almost too long to document, but his health should be of little or no concern for 2015. A top-five fantasy quarterback in each of his first three NFL seasons, Newton dipped to 17th last year, but did rank eighth in per-game scoring. He could be a value pick in 2015 fantasy drafts. Newton turns 26 years old this May.

The Panthers will exercise their fifth-year option on Newton, which will pay him $14.667 million in 2015. After that, they have the franchise tag available. But ideally, Gettleman wants to lock up his quarterback with a long-term deal that will obviously eclipse draft-class mates Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick. "[Newton] is a franchise quarterback and the contract will get done when it gets done," Gettleman said.

Cam Newton completed 23-of-36 passes for 246 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's Divisional Round loss at Seattle.

Newton added 11 rushes for 37 yards and despite a back-breaking pick-six late, he handled himself very well in this impossible spot. It caps a season that was hampered early by ankle and rib injuries and was halted by a car wreck ahead of Week 14, but was also encouraging late. Newton posted a 10:5 TD-to-INT ratio over the final six games (including playoffs) and also rushed 57 times for 318 yards with three more scores during that span. His unique running ability coupled with a cannon arm and Kelvin Benjamin will always make him a high-ceiling fantasy player. The Panthers would do well to get Newton a real No. 2 wideout and make upgrades along the offensive line.

Cam Newton completed 18-of-32 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the Panthers' 27-16, Wild Card win over the Cardinals, adding 35 rushing yards on seven attempts.

This was one of the ugliest games of the season. Newton had been playing his best football of the season heading into the playoffs, but Saturday's play won't be making any of his highlight tapes. He missed several throws, starting with a potential 30-plus-yard touchdown down the seam to a wide-open Ed Dickson in the first quarter. It never got better, but the Carolina defense, on the back on LBs Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, held Ryan Lindley and the Arizona offense to 77 total yards. Newton's two best plays were probably two third-down runs on a third-quarter possession that resulted in first downs. He gave up his body on the scampers. He's going to need to play much better next weekend when the Panthers travel to either Seattle or Green Bay.

Cam Newton completed 10-of-16 passes for 114 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in the Panthers' division-clinching, 34-3, Week 17 win over the Falcons, adding 51 rushing yards and another touchdown on six carries.

The 7-8-1 Panthers end the regular season on a four-game winning streak and have clinched the No. 4 seed in the NFC. They'll host the Cardinals next weekend and have a good chance at pulling out the victory against the Ryan Lindley-led Arizona squad. On Sunday, the Panthers got off to a soaring start, jumping out to an early 10-0 lead with a field goal and touchdown on their first two possessions. Matt Ryan then tossed a pick-six before the Panthers then recovered a fumble at the Falcons' four-yard line. On the next play, Newton and the Carolina offensive line bullied their way into the end zone to stake themselves to a 24-3 lead. On Cam's touchdown pass, he found Ed Dickson in the flat in the front right corner of the end zone from five yards out. Cam is playing his best football of the season at the moment.

Newton didn't show any ill effects from his car crash against the Browns, running 12 times for 63 yards with a touchdown. He'll be all systems go for a dream Week 17 matchup against the Falcons. When these teams played in Atlanta Week 11, Newton threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 30 yards.

Cam Newton completed 18-of-31 passes for 201 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Panthers' Week 16 win over Cleveland, adding 12 carries for 63 yards and an additional score.

The Panthers' passing game struggled, but Newton plunged in for a two-yard touchdown on a second-quarter bootleg to give Carolina a 10-3 lead. OC Mike Shula was surprisingly aggressive utilizing Cam as a runner under two weeks removed from his scary car accident. Cam dominated on bootleg runs in this game, finishing with his third highest rushing total of the season. Newton threw his lone TD pass to Jonathan Stewart from nine yards out in the fourth quarter, which proved the game winner. At 6-8-1, the Panthers will face the Falcons in Week 17 for the NFC South title.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he is "very confident" Cam Newton (back, probable) will start Week 16 against the Browns.

In coach speak that is a veritable guarantee. Newton practiced all week and is a lock to start against Cleveland. Newton played his best game of the season Week 14 before injuring his back, and has QB1 upside even in a tough matchup.

Coach Ron Rivera said Cam Newton (back) is on target to start Week 16 against the Browns.

Rivera will formally announce a decision this morning. Newton took the majority of the first-team reps in Thursday's practice as a full participant. He'll be a high-end QB2 with obvious upside against the Browns' stout pass defense.

Cam Newton (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, and is "on target" to start Sunday's game against the Browns.

Barring a setback, coach Ron Rivera expects Newton to "probably" start over Derek Anderson. It's a huge boost for the Panthers as they try to stay alive in the NFC South. Newton had his best game of the season in Week 14 before his car accident, but will be a borderline QB1 if he suits up for the fantasy finals. His health is obviously a question mark, and the Browns sport a stouter defense than New Orleans.